In a democracy who gets prominence:

Related Mcqs:

1. Who defined democracy saying that ‘democracy is a form of Government in which will of the majority of the qualified persons rules’?

   A. Dicey
   B. Bryce
   C. Leacock
   D. Woodrow Wilson
   E. Lincoln

2. In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?

   A. It means majority opinion
   B. It means unanimous opinion
   C. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society
   D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good

3. Which of the following is true about Locke regarding rights of an individual, i.e. he gets these from:

   A. God
   B. State
   C. Society
   D. Nature

4. According to Locke the individual gets his rights from: ___________?

   A. God
   B. State
   C. Society
   D. Nature

5. One of the important advantages of democracy is that: ___________?

   A. The people get political education
   B. There is considerable secrecy in it
   C. There is place for high quality people
   D. In it quick decisions are taken

6. Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that

   A. It aims at the material good of the people
   B. It ensures social justice
   C. It guarantees civil and political rights
   D. It is responsive to the will of the people

7. Which one of the following conditions essential for the smooth working of democracy has been wrongly listed?

   A. Universal suffrage
   B. Free elections
   C. Minority rule
   D. Presence of opposition

8. Land of direct democracy is ___________?

   A. India
   B. East Germany
   C. USSR
   D. France
   E. Switzerland

9. Western thinkers believe that the most potential threat to democracy is from:

   A. Capitalists
   B. Guld socialists
   C. Utilitarian
   D. Communists
   E. None of the above

10. Which one of the following is not true about socialist democracy of the Marxists?

    A. In that leaders will guide the workers
    B. In that there will be no antagonistic classes
    C. In that economic needs of the people will be met
    D. In that there will be no social conflicts
    E. In that interests of the poor will only be protected